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Ed Sheeran to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

Ed Sheeran to read CBeebies Bedtime Story

Ed Sheeran is next in the line of (somewhat) unlikely celebs to make his CBeebies Bedtime Stories debut. Reports suggest he plans to tell a tale about a boy with a stutter.

It's something the singer-songwriter experienced himself in childhood.

The star's previously revealed that rapping along to one of Eminem's albums as a child helped him get over his stutter.

The musician will read I Talk Like a River by Jordan Scott and Sydney Smith.

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The book tells the story of a boy whose father helps him by explaining that the flow of his words is like a river.

Sheeran said he was "delighted" to get involved, adding: "I hope the story helps inspire and support other children who stutter."

He said: "Growing up, I had a stutter like a boy in I Talk Like a River, so I'm delighted to be reading this story for CBeebies Bedtime Stories, especially as I'm a new dad myself."

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The 'Shivers' singer joins a long list of stars who've previously read CBeebies Bedtime Stories, including Sir Elton John, Dolly Parton, and Tom Hardy.

Ed's story will air on Friday 5 November, following the release of his new album '='.

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